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G3. Connecting Hose/Regulator to Barbecue
Connect the gas hose to the gas rail inlet on the
valve/manifold assembly. Do not over tighten. Do
not use any sealing tape or liquid on the connection.
G4. Fixing the Regulator to the Gas Bottle
Confirm all barbecue control knobs are in the off
position. Connect the regulator to the gas bottle
according to your regulator and bottle dealer’s
instructions.
G5. Leak Testing (To be performed in a well-
ventilated area.)
Confirm all control knobs are in the off position.
Open the gas control valve on the bottle or
regulator. Check for leaks by brushing a solution of
½ water and ½ soap over all gas system joints,
including all valve connections, hose connections and
regulator connections. NEVER USE AN OPEN
FLAME to test for leaks at anytime. If bubbles form
over any of the joints, there is a leak. Turn off the
gas supply and retighten all joints. Repeat test. If
bubbles form again, do not use the barbecue. Please
contact your local dealer for assistance. Leak test
annually, and whenever the gas bottle is removed or
replaced.
H. Operation
H1. Warning
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Before proceeding, make certain that you
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section of this manual.
H2. Preparation Before Cooking
To prevent foods from sticking to the cooking grill,
please use a long handled brush to apply a light coat
of cooking or vegetable oil before each barbecuing
session.
(Note: When cooking for the first
time, paint colours may change slightly as a
result. This is normal and should be
expected.)
H3. Lighting the Barbecue
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Open the barbecue lid.
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Ensure all knobs are in the off position. Open
the gas control valve on the gas bottle or
regulator.
•
Push and turn the leftmost control knob to the
high position. Press the ignition button rapidly
several times until left portion of the burner is
lit. If burner fails to ignite, turn control knob to
the off position and turn gas off at the bottle or
regulator. Wait five minutes, then repeat the
above steps. After successful lighting of the left
side, ignite the remaining burner from left to
right. If the burner fails to ignite after following
above procedure, turn all the knobs to the off
position. Close the gas valve on the gas bottle.
Wait 5 minutes, then repeat the above steps. If
the barbecue still fails to light, please refer to
the manual ignition instructions in section
below.
•
After ignition, the burner should be burned at
the high position for 3-5 minutes in order to
preheat the barbecue. This process should be
done before every cooking session. The lid
(where applicable) should be open during
preheating.
•
After completion of preheating, press and turn
the control knob to the low position for best
cooking results.
H4. Manual Ignition Instructions
•
Insert lit match through the match-lighting hole
on the right side of the barbecue.
•
Push and turn the rightmost control knob anti-
clockwise to the high position.
•
After the right portion of the burner is lit, light
the remaining portion of the burner.
•
If burner fails to ignite, contact your local dealer
for assistance.
•
After ignition, the burner should be burned at
the high position for 3-5 minutes in order to
preheat the barbecue. This process should be
done before every cooking session. The lid
should be open during preheating.
•
After completion of preheating, turn the burner
to the low position for best cooking results
H5. Grill Cooking
The stainless steel burners heat up the flame tamers
underneath the grill, which in turn heats the food on
the grill. The natural food juices produced during
cooking fall onto the hot flame tamers below and
vaporise. The subsequent rising smoke bastes the
food, as it travels upwards, imparting that unique
barbecued flavour. More even cooking of food will
be achieved by using the BBQ with the lid down. This
should only be done with the burners on low.
H6. Griddle Plate Cooking
The stainless steel burners heat the griddle plate
directly, which then cooks the food on contact.
Plates allow for the cooking of smaller items, such as
seafood, which could fall through the spaces of a grill.
They are also suitable for cooking items that require
high-temperature/short-duration cooking, such as
vegetables and smaller cuts of fish. Similarly, it can
be used in exactly the same way as a griddle in the
kitchen, for searing steaks, cooking eggs, etc.
Alternatively, it can be used for heating pans or
keeping food warm.
